>The loss of memory suffered by those who drink too much IS entirely
>psychological. The things we do when drunk are often things we would
>rather forget. So we do forget, simple as that. Its an automatic
>defense mechanism of the ego. Alcohol is the *ultimate* placebo.
>
>Unless you are a serious alcoholic of course, in which case it is a
>physical problem of brain damage so massive that you have few brain
>cells spare to store ANY memories or learn any new things at all.
>
>Bill Bartlett
>Bracknell Tas
Were you drunk when you wrote this?